John Thompson, Blockhead: And Companion Portraits is a book published in 1872 by Louisa Parr. The book features a collection of portraits of various individuals, including John Thompson, who is referred to as a ""blockhead"" in the title. The portraits are accompanied by descriptions and anecdotes about the subjects, providing insight into their lives and personalities. The book is a unique historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of the late 19th century. It is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the lives of everyday people from this time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.